5 communications tips for small NGOs to attract supporters
…as you are summarising a complex network of activities and a call to action (CTA) into a simple succinct sentence. There are some great examples out there. Red Cross’s “refusing…
Building a just and sustainable world
…be a major force for good in the world, promoting good quality jobs, universal health coverage, more children in education, and tackling the climate crisis. But to realise this change,…
15 women making a difference in their communities
This International Women’s Day, we look at women making positive changes in their local communities around the world. Click on the names to find about more about these inspiring women…
As crises and obstacles stack up, what next for funding?
…– but the reality is that there is less funding for international causes coming from donations from the UK public, and every charity is trying hard to engage with the…
Conflict and hunger: Can we make famine a thing of the past?
…their homes in search of food rather than abandon them, and even open their homes to those in need from nearby villages. The role of NGOs NGOs are often best…
What do the party manifestos say about international development?
…The Labour manifesto also contains a commitment to Palestinian statehood, saying “We are committed to recognising a Palestinian state as a contribution to a renewed peace process which results in…
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NGO partnerships give businesses the teeth to be social activists
…other’s efforts. Uniting around shared values to create real value Being an activist business is still pretty unusual, but being a values-led business is far more common. Private companies are…
Falling income, redundancies and programme cuts: can NGOs survive the next two years?
…by redundancy. Cost-cutting measures Pay freezes (42%), recruitment freezes (47%) and the furlough scheme (49%) have been deployed extensively by organisations of all size. However, only 11% of organisations will…
The machines are coming for written applications and written reports. Are we ready?
…communities they are working in. Funders develop a more relational and human way of assessing and reporting. Suddenly, community members and people with lived experience of the issues discussing applications…